Benchmark 2 Study Guide

What was the most important economic activity in a medieval town?

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Craftsmanship

• Mining

The Church had great power over the people during the Middle Ages because…

• it controlled the education system.

• it owned a large amount of land.

• it was the center of community life.

• it had the ability to give salvation

The Magna Carta was important because it:

• established the principle of absolute monarchy

• limited the power of the king and established legal rights

• was the first document to grant women the right to vote

• created the first democratic government in England

The chief goal of the Crusades was:

• To expand trade routes

• To conquer new territories

• To reclaim the Holy Land

• To spread Christianity in Europe

Which of the following was a result of the plague in Europe?

• A significant decrease in the population

• An increase in the birth rate

• The discovery of new trade routes

• The unification of European countries

The artists of the Renaissance focused on?

• Religious themes

• Humanism and the human form

• Abstract art

• Modern technology

The development of printing in Europe led to?

• Increased literacy and spread of knowledge

• Decline in book production

• Decrease in communication

• Reduction in educational institutions

How did Henry VIII react when the Pope refused to annul his marriage?

• He accepted the decision and remained married.

• He declared himself the head of the Church of England.

• He sought an annulment from another religious authority.

• He went into exile.

How did Prince Henry change the course of Portugal's history?

• He lead the way in navigation

• By leading a successful revolution

• By becoming the first king of Portugal

• By establishing a new religion

Who began a vast global exchange that included people, plants, technologies, and cultures?

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama